CVE-2024-54543: Apple Safari · Out-of-bounds Write
Affects Apple SafariSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High · fixed in 18.2 : patch Apple Safari soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 56% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 18.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 27 Jan 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Safari | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2024-54543, organizations should immediately deploy the security updates released by Apple: Safari 18.2 and the corresponding OS updates (iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2 and 17.7.6, macOS Sequoia 15.2, tvOS 18.2, visionOS 2.2, watchOS 11.2). Beyond patching, organizations should enforce strict web browsing policies, including restricting access to untrusted websites and implementing web content filtering to block known malicious domains. Employ endpoint protection solutions capable of detecting anomalous behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. User education is critical to reduce the risk of social engineering attacks that could trigger exploitation. Network segmentation can limit the impact of a compromised device. Monitoring network traffic for unusual patterns and leveraging threat intelligence feeds for emerging exploit indicators will enhance detection capabilities. For high-security environments, consider disabling or limiting Safari usage until patches are applied or using alternative browsers with different rendering engines. Regularly audit device compliance to ensure all Apple devices are updated promptly.
Description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in Safari 18.2, iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, iPadOS 17.7.6, macOS Sequoia 15.2, tvOS 18.2, visionOS 2.2, watchOS 11.2. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to memory corruption.
References
- support.apple.com/en-us/121837 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/121839 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/121843 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/121844 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/121845 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/121846 (opens in a new tab)
- support.apple.com/en-us/122372 (opens in a new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/5 (opens in a new tab)